There are 4 ways to get from Dimbulagala to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 29mRs 3,571–4,021Train
cheapest- Take the train from Manampitiya to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
5h 28mRs 1,959–9,279Drive 239.4 km
- Drive from Dimbulagala to Colombocar 239.4 km
3h 45mRs 10,094–14,580Train, fly
- Take the train from Manampitiya to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 4mRs 20,759–94,869
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dimbulagala to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dimbulagala to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Dimbulagala and Colombo is 240 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.
The best way to get from Dimbulagala to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dimbulagala to Colombo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dimbulagala to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 5h 28m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dimbulagala to Colombo is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Dimbulagala to Colombo.
There are 1437+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Dimbulagala, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Manampitiya to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 5h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–80,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Manampitiya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
Train from Manampitiya to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,570
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,520–2,570
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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